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Horsetail Fall, a seasonal waterfall on the eastern side of El Capitan ... resembling molten lava. The Firefall typically occurs from mid to late February, beginning 5 to 15 minutes before ...

At the end of February, the Sun is in exactly the right position in the sky so that five to 15 minutes before sunset, the Sun's rays pass directly through the waterfall. Clear skies are needed for ...

This lava-like visual is only seen when the conditions are perfect, and the sunset aligns with the waterfall just right. Firefall at Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park on Feb. 5 ...

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is at it again, with lava from the latest eruptive episode shooting nearly 600 feet into the air. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), episode 11 of the ...

The glacial blue waters that reach this spectacular 98-foot-wide semicircular arc waterfall plunge 39 feet downward, surrounded by walls of lava, creating blue-green swirls on the water's surface ...

The Firefall effect happens when: The waterfall has enough water from melting ... resembling molten lava. Best time and viewing locations The Firefall typically occurs from mid to late February ...

Yosemite waterfall appears to be 'on fire' due to sunlight effect For just two weeks at the end of February, hundreds of people gather at Yosemite National Park for something very special.